Examples of theorize in a Sentence
Many scientists have theorized about the possibility of life on other planets.
Recent Examples on the Web
And as Glasnow theorized Sunday, his new throw might be an unintended culprit.
—
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But in Read’s first trial, the defense theorized O’Keefe was beaten in the home and mauled by the homeowners’ German shepherd, Chloe, and then tossed out in the snow to die.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
That feature is what prompted the team of researchers to theorize that the car could have been reserved for Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, as the Yorktown served as his flagship during World War II.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
This led researchers to theorize that when competition is reduced, venomous predators may actually evolve concoctions better suited to specific prey.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theorize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But in Read’s first trial, the defense theorized O’Keefe was beaten in the home and mauled by the homeowners’ German shepherd, Chloe, and then tossed out in the snow to die.
—Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
That feature is what prompted the team of researchers to theorize that the car could have been reserved for Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, as the Yorktown served as his flagship during World War II.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
This led researchers to theorize that when competition is reduced, venomous predators may actually evolve concoctions better suited to specific prey.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theorize
Cite this Entry
“Theorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theorize. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
theorize
verb
the·o·rize
ˈthē-ə-ˌrīz 
theorized; theorizing
: to form a theory : speculate
theorizer
noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share